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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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